so you want to write but you don't feel
inspired does that mean you should give
up before you even start of course not
inspiration is more than just a sudden
burst of good ideas it's a state of mind
where ideas and possibilities seem to
flow with ease and you're unafraid of
trying something new it's the ideal
headspace that writers love to be in but
inspiration is not always easy for one
it can be tricky to get in that inspired
state of mind and you can't wait for
random bursts of ideas if you want to
write on a consistent basis otherwise
you may spend hours staring at a blank
page afraid to make a single move the
solution is to hunt inspiration down
yourself whether it's a business email
an essay for school or that novel you've
always had in the back of your head
follow the words of author Louis L'Amour
start writing no matter what the water
does not flow until the faucet is turned
on so start writing begin your pursuit
right whether you have an idea already
in mind or just a vague feeling that you
want to explore get down every thought
and possibility that comes to mind then
ask questions to develop them further
follow the principle of right now edit
later that means you don't worry about
mistakes or saying too much or not
having every detail ready at this point
instead concentrate on getting your
writing brain active and finding the
heart of your message remember it does
not have to be gold right now your first
draft is the place to try any idea you
want try to ignore the fear of writing
something bad or boring you can dive
into the editing process later when the
first draft is done and you have a
better understanding of the bigger
picture the more you pursue inspiration
the more often you'll find it even when
you're not writing if you get stuck get
up and do something easy like going for
a walk this will give your writing brain
a chance to think over the problem in
the back
which could lead to another round of
inspired thought another great way to
pursue inspiration is to establish a
writing routine whether it's writing 500
words a day writing early in the morning
or scribbling on a legal pad whatever
method helps the words flow do it when
you make writing a regular part of your
life your chances of finding inspiration
will increase much like how exercising
regularly will get you physically fit
writing on a consistent basis will train
your brain to seek out inspiration and
to crash through the fear of a blank
page but no matter how much you love it
writing is still hard work it'll take
time and effort to make something
worthwhile and you may sit there
wondering what to do next for a while
but don't give up keep pushing keep
experimenting keep writing and go after
inspiration with all of your might
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